IceCaps to Hold be a Buddy - Caring Schools Initiative

March 31, 2016 - American Hockey League (AHL)
St. John's IceCaps News Release


ST. JOHN'S, NL - The St. John's IceCaps are teaming with Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) to host a morning of workshops focused on social media awareness and creating respectful schools.

One hundred Grade 4-6 students from the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District (NLESD) will take part in the St. John's IceCaps' 'Be a Buddy - Caring Schools Initiative', Saturday, April 9th at Mile One Centre. The program will also include participation from the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary. While the initiative focuses on the importance of respectfulness, friendship and leadership, the children and their parents will also watch the IceCaps and visiting Utica Comets practice, and return for the game that evening.

"Children today are under more social pressures than ever before," said IceCaps President and CEO Danny Williams. "The IceCaps are proud to work with our partners to help develop young leaders who will make our community a better place to live."

Cyberbullying is one of the issues to be addressed at the workshop. Amanda Dean, Vice President, Atlantic, Insurance Bureau of Canada, says IBC is pleased to work with the IceCaps to raise awareness of this important issue and to help keep families safe.

"Cyberbullying can cause harm to our children," said Ms. Dean. "Our entire community has a role to play in not only protecting them, but also in giving them the tools to protect themselves."

The IceCaps will hold a ceremonial puck drop to acknowledge the program and will show video messaging throughout the game highlighting key messages of the Be a Buddy - Caring Schools Initiative.

IceCaps tickets can be purchased in person at the Mile One Centre box office (noon-5 p.m.), by phone at 709-576-7657 (9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.), or online at www.mileonecentre.com.



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